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When a orthopedic surgeon does arthroscopic knee surgery do they look under the patella?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Arthroscope: Yes it is quite normal to look at the under surface of the patella region

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Answered 4/25/2016

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